Patricia, an Outstanding Performer, Was Placed at Oliver & Co

Multiple Choice

Patricia, an outstanding performer, was placed at Oliver & Co. by a temporary service firm for two months. Patricia's manager approaches Oliver & Co.'s HR Director with the request that she wants her as a regular employee. Given this scenario, which of the following statements is true?

A) The temporary agency contract requires Oliver & Co. to pay a placement fee if Patricia is hired as a regular employee.
B) The employers will not be liable for Patricia's safety under OSHA regulations.
C) Patricia will be less expensive as a regular employee than as a temporary employee because temporary employees typically receive a 40% wage premium to offset the lack of benefits.
D) Oliver & Co. is ethically bound not to hire temporary employees provided by an agency for regular employment.